The leaders of Onondaga County have spent months talking with people about taxes, housing, and how the government spends money. They’ve made changes like letting more public input shape decisions and forming new groups to advise on housing and transport. They’ve also capped gas tax charges and tight
Over the past ten years, China has seen changes in how middle-aged and older adults engage in physical activity. This shift is important because staying active is key to good health, especially as people age. From 2011 to 2020, researchers noticed that not everyone was keeping up with exercise. Som
Europe is full of experts talking about biodiversity. They have lots of data on how biodiversity is doing, where it's going, and what can be done about it. But there's a problem. All this knowledge isn't always getting to the people who make the rules. The EU has a big plan to fix this by 2030.
So, imagine this: in the 80s, the OECD was a big fan of using science to guide policy. The OCDE had been around for a while but they wanted to know more about the relationship between theories and actions. This was when the INES program came into the picture. INES was this big deal in their dealing
It's good to think about how controlling dog numbers can help the economy and well-being of both humans and dogs. As well as trying to lessen the problem of stray dogs, successfully ensuring the wellbeing of dogs and humans so they can get along is a challenge that is often overlooked. When planning
Have you ever thought about how decisions that impact our lives are made? For instance, why did some countries handle the COVID-19 pandemic better than others? It’s not just about politics; science plays a huge role too. Three scholars, Collins, Evans, and Reyes-Galindo, have an interesting idea. T
Imagine President Donald Trump sailing into uncharted waters, not knowing which way to turn. On one side, he has the 'Deep State', a group of skilled professionals running government agencies. They follow laws and make solid policy, but they can take years to change rules and are often challenged in
Women's empowerment is a big deal globally because it can boost a country's growth and development. To make policies that really work, we need to figure out what affects women's empowerment on both individual and community levels. Let's zoom in on Ethiopia for a closer look. In Ethiopia, women's em
Imagine you’re in Iran, and it’s 2014. A big shift happens: the Health Transformation Plan (HTP) kicks in, aiming to make health services more affordable. One of its key parts is Universal Health Insurance (UHI), which starts covering almost everyone. The idea? To cut down on people paying too much
